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Retirement of CAO and Leadership Transition Plan
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Announces Retirement of Chief Administrative Officer and Leadership Transition Plan
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is announcing the upcoming retirement of Geoff McKnight, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), following more than 21 years of dedicated service. Mr.
Feb 13, 2026
Nominations being accepted for the 2026 Civic AwardsThe Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury celebrates local citizens and groups who have made a significant contribution to the community with the presentation of annual Civic Awards at the Canada Day Celebrations on July 1.
Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:
Each nominee must be a resident, group or organization located in Bradford West Gwillimbury, and the nominee may not have previously received the award.
Jan 19, 2026
Bradford West Gwillimbury celebrates Hockey Day 2026A celebration of community hockey returns to Bradford West Gwillimbury on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 8:00am-12:00pm. The seventeenth annual Hockey Day in BWG will take place in Bond Head at Bud Brown Park.
Jan 12, 2026
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury Approves 2026 Municipal BudgetCouncil has approved the 2026 Municipal Budget, balancing fiscal responsibility with continued investment in community safety, infrastructure, and long-term service sustainability.
The approved budget reflects the Town’s ability to manage significant external financial pressures, including the loss of $1.
Dec 22, 2025
Celebrating the New Year: Lieutenant Governor to Attend BWG Mayor’s LeveeMayor Leduc and Members of Council invite the community to the ninth annual Mayor’s New Year’s Levee on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 11:30am–2:15pm at the BWG Leisure Centre.
The Town of BWG is honoured to welcome The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, who will be attending this year’s event.
Dec 15, 2025
Changes in province-led recycling transition goes into effect January 1, 2026Please note that this news release was issued by the County of Simcoe and is copied below. To read the release on their website, please click Dec 10, 2025
Enbridge Gas Ontario Assists BWG Fire and Emergency Services in Supporting Firefighter TrainingEnbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas) is supporting the purchase of firefighting training materials for Bradford West Gwillimbury through their Safe Community Project Assist program. The Program is a joint initiative of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) and Enbridge Gas that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge Gas operates.
Dec 09, 2025
Ring in in the New Year with Family Fun!Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your family and friends at the BWG Leisure Centre with the 13th annual Family First Night event on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 from 4:00-7:00pm at the BWG Leisure Centre and Public Square.
This free family-friendly event features indoor activities from 4:00-6:30pm including leisure skating (skate aids not permitted), leisure swimming (admission policy ratios apply), inflatable obstacle courses in the gymnasium, a toddler area, busker shows, a photobooth, glitter.
Dec 08, 2025
Town of BWG Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Tertiary Membrane Filtration FacilityThe Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is marking a major milestone in its long-term infrastructure planning with the groundbreaking of the new Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) Odour/Aeration Systems Upgrades and Tertiary Membrane Facility. The ceremony celebrates the start of construction on a series of upgrades that will modernize the plant, enhance environmental protection, and expand wastewater treatment capacity to support the community’s growth through 2031 and beyond.
Dec 02, 2025
Get into the Holiday Spirit With This Year’s Light Up BWG Contest!In partnership with the Bradford Board of Trade (BBT), the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is excited to launch the 2025 Light Up BWG contest — an outdoor holiday decorating competition open to all BWG residents and businesses.
Now through December 14, homes and storefronts across the community are invited to shine bright with creative displays of lights, ornaments, and festive décor.
Dec 02, 2025
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Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8
Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A7Phone: 905-775-5366
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